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Joseph Vissers

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Olympic medal record
Men’s Boxing
Representing  Belgium
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Lightweight

Joseph ("Jos") Vissers (28 November 1928 – 18 April 2006) was a boxer from Belgium, who competed in the Lightweight division during his career.

Amateur career

Vissers was the Olympic Silver Medalist at lightweight in London in 1948, losing to Gerald Dreyer of South Africa in the final.

Pro career

Vissers turned pro in 1948 and fought primarily in Belgium, retiring in 1951 after an unsuccessful pro career, having won 5 and lost 6 with 3 KO.